Keystone pipeline operator agrees to pay $26.9m penalty over Kansas oil spill
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The Keystone pipeline operator has agreed to a $26.9 million penalty and $40 million in future spending to prevent more accidents after a significant oil spill in Kansas in December 2022. This settlement addresses violations of clean water laws brought by the US Environmental Protection Agency and Kansas authorities. It's a major step towards accountability for the company's environmental oversight failures, signaling a potential shift in how such corporations are held responsible for ecological damage.
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